

Best for beginner divers, 12-25m, boat entry, mild current.
South Edgell Patch is a drift dive site located within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. The reef features depths ranging from 12 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers access the site by boat, which is required due to its distance of 6000 metres from the shore. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 20 metres and water temperatures ranging from 27 to 30C. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be aware of potential surge and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include giant moray, titan triggerfish, reef stonefish, zebra lionfish, harlequin sweetlips, wrasses, and ocellaris anemonefish.
6.00432, 115.98602
Plan a negative entry if the surface is running and use a DSMB for pickup.
Reached by boat from the Kota Kinabalu/Tunku Abdul Rahman Park area on day trips.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-25m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include giant moray, titan triggerfish, reef stonefish, zebra lionfish, harlequin sweetlips, wrasses, and ocellaris anemonefish.
Yes, South Edgell Patch is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 12 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site as it is 6000 metres from the shore.
Divers can expect mild currents, visibility between 10 and 20 metres, and water temperatures between 27 and 30C.
Diving at South Edgell Patch in Kota Kinabalu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at South Edgell Patch in Kota Kinabalu. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit South Edgell Patch in Kota Kinabalu are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at South Edgell Patch in Kota Kinabalu should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.